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Bronx Live Music Venues Launch Free Summer Concert Series

Local venues and free series offer concrete options for summer concerts and upcoming seasons.

By The Bronx Culture Desk · Published July 18, 2026

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More than 62 concerts, festivals and comedy events are scheduled across The Bronx, with listed performances by Herbie Hancock, Tate McRae and Sheryl Crow at Madison Square Garden and Barclays Center.

Bronx Music Heritage Center

The Bronx Music Heritage Center presents Bronx Rising! live music events this summer on the Bronx Music Hall outdoor plaza. One listed date is the Puerto Rican Fiesta de Santiago on July 24.

Bronx Arts Ensemble Summer Music Series

The Bronx Arts Ensemble Summer Music Series schedules free live music in open spaces from June 14 through July 27. Listed locations include Pelham Bay Park and Van Cortlandt House Museum.

NYC Parks SummerMusic on the Lawn

NYC Parks hosts free SummerMusic on the Lawn concerts at Van Cortlandt House Museum inside Van Cortlandt Park and at the Amphitheater in Al Quiñones Playground.

Lehman Center For The Performing Arts

Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 concert dates are listed at the Lehman Center For The Performing Arts, with scheduled artists including Sheila E., Dru Hill and Deborah Cox.

These programs and venues operate on schedules already announced for the current summer and the next two seasons. Visitors can check listed dates at the Bronx Music Heritage Center, Bronx Arts Ensemble series stops, NYC Parks concert sites and the Lehman Center to plan attendance without additional fees for the free outdoor events.

Details remain available through the venues and series organizers for anyone seeking specific performance times or access information.

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